Today in News History
On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1766, François-Jean de la Barre, a young French nobleman, is tortured and beheaded before his body is burnt on a pyre along with a copy of Voltaire's Dictionnaire philosophique nailed to his torso for the crime of not saluting a Roman Catholic religious procession in Abbeville, France. In 1915, Joseph Ransohoff, American soldier and neurosurgeon (died 2001) was born. In 1919, Malik Dohan al-Hassan, Iraqi politician (died 2021) was born. In 1930, Moustapha Akkad, Syrian-American director and producer (died 2005) was born. In 1953, Lawrence Gonzi, Maltese lawyer and politician, 12th Prime Minister of Malta was born. In 1962, Mokhzani Mahathir, Malaysian businessman was born. In 1963, Nick Giannopoulos, Australian actor was born. In 1989, Daniel Ricciardo, Australian race car driver was born. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. In 2009, Karl Malden, American actor (born 1912) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Karl Stefanovic facing another blow after reports say he’s been axed from The Long Weekend
Former Today host Karl Stefanovic is facing a fresh blow after reports suggested he has been axed from his new radio show.
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